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SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today issued a proclamation declaring February 10, 2024, as Lunar New Year. The text of the proclamation and a copy can be found below. The holiday, often referred to as Chinese New Year in the U.S., also includes Seollal in Korea, Tết in Vietnam, Tsagaan Sar in Mongolia and more. California Governor Gavin Newsom on Friday signed legislation that makes Chinese Lunar New Year a state holiday. The move recognizes the diversity of cultures that Asian Americans have brought to the US' most populous state. CALIFORNIA, USA — A new bill signed by Governor Gavin Newsom is honoring an important cultural holiday in a new way. AB 2596 recognizes Lunar New Year as an official state holiday. It's In his signing message, Governor Gavin Newsom said that recognizing Lunar New Year as a state holiday “acknowledges the diversity and cultural significance Asian Americans bring to California.” Lunar New Year is celebrated across Asia and has many names that vary by country. China’s Lunar New Year is known as the Spring Festival or SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today issued a proclamation declaring February 10, 2024, as Lunar New Year. The text of the proclamation and a copy can be found below. SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today issued a proclamation declaring Lunar New Year and ordered flags at all state buildings to be flown at half-staff in honor of the victims of the mass shooting in Monterey Park. SACRAMENTO, the United States, Feb. 10 (Xinhua) -- California Governor Gavin Newsom joins Asian American communities in celebrating the Lunar New Year on Saturday, with cultural festivities and a call for action against racism. SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today issued a proclamation declaring February 10, 2024, as Lunar New Year. The text of the proclamation and a copy can be found below. (SAN FRANCISCO) Governor Gavin Newsom signed three state holiday bills into law before the deadline of this legislative year. Those three new California state holidays starting 2023 are Lunar New Year, Juneteenth, and Genocide Remembrance Day. California Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a bill officially recognizing Lunar New Year as a state holiday. Assembly Bill (AB) 2596, authored by Assemblymember Evan Low (D-Campbell), was among the receiving eight hours of personal holiday credit to observe the "Lunar New Year." The Lunar New Year celebrates a chance to leave behind the troubles of the past year and invite prosperity and good luck moving forward . Recognizing this day as a state holiday acknowledges the diversity and cultural significance Governor Gavin Newsom signed AB 2596 into effect, which grants state employees eight hours of vacation, annual leave, and personal holiday time to celebrate going forward. Lunar New Year, otherwise known as Chinese New Year, is a cultural celebration of the New Year based on the lunar calendar. It is celebrated in many East Asian countries such SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today issued a proclamation declaring February 12, 2021, as Lunar New Year in the State of California. The text of the proclamation can be found here and a copy is Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill last year declaring Lunar New Year, which typically falls on the second new moon after the winter solstice, to be a state holiday — a way to “acknowledge the Gov. Gavin Newsom signed AB 2596 on Sept. 29 to represent the diverse communities that currently reside in California. Many students celebrate Lunar New Year, including Taiwanese-American Club co-president and junior Beverlyn Tsai. “Lunar New Year is a time where I can just take a moment to reflect on my heritage,” Tsai said. California Governor Gavin Newsom on Friday signed legislation that makes Chinese Lunar New Year a state holiday. The move recognizes the diversity of cultures that Asian Americans have brought to LOS ANGELES - Following the Southern California wildfires, a new effort to recall Governor Gavin Newsom has been launched.. The recall effort is being led by a group named ‘SavingCalifornia.vote SACRAMENTO – On September 29th 2022, Governor Newsom signed AB 2596 (Low) into legislation. This bill authored by Assemblymember Evan Low, known as the Lunar New Year Holiday, recognizes Lunar New Year as a California state holiday and authorizes eligible state employees to receive eight hours of holiday credit, similar to “Native American Day” under existing law. California Governor Gavin Newsom issued a proclamation declaring the Lunar New Year a state holiday in honor of the Monterey Park shooting victims. 1 weather alerts 1 closings/delays Watch Now
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